Rally Round Greenville

Greenville Chamber of Commerce President Byron Taylor says "Rally Round Greenville" events will be concentrated on Friday evening, September 14. Events include circus performances, a chili cookoff, a Cornhole tournament, and live music on the square, conlcuding with the Emerald City Band from Dallas. The Cotton Patch Bike Rally will take place Saturday and Sunday, September 15-16.

Taking their name from a stretch of road along the Texas Gulf Coast, Blue Water Highway Band are establishing themselves as a powerful voice in Texas music. Though still new to many ears, the group is already being recognized for their melodic harmonies, smart lyrics, and top-notch musicianship.

Pud Kearns with Housewarmers of Greenville says September is a busy month, with the annual Rally Round Greenville event Friday and Saturday, September 18-19; auditions the evening of Tuesday, September 22 for the "Haunted Landmark" Halloween attraction weekends in October; and a fund-raiser for Hunt County Shared Ministries (FISH) featuring the best barbecue menu items in Hunt County from 11-1 and 5:30-7:30 Friday, September 25 at Wesley United Methodist Ch

Milton Babb with the Greenville Chamber of Commerce says Rally Round Greenville has grown from an attendance of a few hundred to 8-10,000, and a budget of $600 to $52,000. Major musical performers this weekend include the Emerald City Band of Dallas playing for a street dance Friday night, the Rev. Horton Heat, James McMurtry and Great White.